Deep frame pools for summer cottages

An excellent solution for any land plot, be it a small allotment or a spacious courtyard, is a swimming pool. It will allow you to freshen up on a hot day and will bring a lot of pleasure to both children and adults. In the past, many people bought inflatable pools - today more and more homeowners are opting for deep frame models.

Let's dwell on their technical and operational features and get acquainted with the rules for choosing the optimal model.

The frame pool is a collapsible surface structure that does not require preliminary digging of a pit. Such models are more expensive than their inflatable counterparts, but they also last much longer. And in many other operational parameters, the products surpass all other options for giving.

When folded, they represent a small bale of waterproof reinforced fabric and a set of load-bearing strength elements. The entire set takes up very little space and fits into the trunk of a car without any problems.

The cost of frame pools is much less than composite or monolithic concrete. Such a structure can be removed for the winter and thereby protect property from country thieves. However, if you are not afraid of lovers of someone else's property, the pool will easily overwinter in the open air, since the branded models are made from frost-resistant materials.

Frame pools can be produced in a wide variety of sizes. Products for summer cottages reach up to 5 meters in length - of course, swimming in such an artificial reservoir is unlikely to be arranged, but it is quite possible to relax with a company of up to 5 adults.

The frame pool is made of a three-layer plastic material, between the layers of which a mesh membrane is provided - such a structure makes it especially resistant to tearing and bending. The material is additionally treated with a water-resistant polymer that does not allow moisture to pass through even under strong pressure.

The frame is made in two versions:

• rod - is a set of metal pipes from which the racks and rim are made;
• sheet - in this case, the base of the bowl is assembled from steel sheets and supplemented with stiffeners and metal supports.

If the frame pool has a circular shape, then the load from the fluid pressure falls on the top of the support system in the form of a ring or a hoop. Square and rectangular structures are additionally reinforced with sheet steel inserts on the sides - they take on the main load and give additional stability to the frame skeleton.

The areas of material joining with the supporting elements are reinforced with a reinforcing tape - this protects the pool from local ruptures.

For teenagers and adults, it is recommended to purchase deep frame pools. They have a depth of more than a meter and in their dimensions are in no way inferior to stationary models, while their cost is quite affordable - large rectangular pools with a volume of up to 2 cubic meters. m from such a well-known manufacturer as Intex can be purchased for 3-5 thousand rubles.

Frame pools, depending on the material used, are divided into seasonal models and frost-resistant ones.

Frost-resistant products can be used all year round. They are made of specially treated PVC-coated steel - this material is not afraid of either low temperatures or thermal expansion. The owner of the pool can always pour out the water from the container at the end of the warm season, cover it with an awning to keep the bowl clean, and store it like this until spring. If you wish, you can always leave a little water and polish it - then the children will have their own small skating rink, such an active expectation of spring will not worsen the state of the pool in any way.

When buying a frame pool, the kit usually includes hoses for filling and pumping water, a ladder for the ability to comfortably climb into a deep structure and a minimum set of care products. Everything else will have to be purchased separately at your own expense.

Keep in mind that even a small frame structure will require at least 1 ton of water, and if the pool has impressive dimensions, then the capacity can reach 10 tons. On hot summer days, moisture is actively evaporating from the surface of the water, and even on cloudy days, so the water has to be added from time to time. In addition, periodically there is a need to wash the bowl - in this case, you will have to drain all the liquid in full. Tap water or well water can be used to fill the pool and refresh the water. River and lake ones are categorically not suitable for this purpose, if there is no other option for water supply, then you will have to buy a powerful filtering installation that allows you to disinfect the incoming liquid.

The water in the pool must be regularly cleaned - otherwise it will quickly become polluted and create optimal conditions for the reproduction of aquatic microflora. The pool is cleaned by mechanical, chemical and electrochemical methods.

Physical methods include manual cleaning of debris and any unwanted impurities. As a rule, for work they use:

• brush - allows you to remove small debris from the surface of the water;
• landing net - collects leaves from the water column;
• skimmer - a device whose principle of operation resembles a vacuum cleaner.

Chemicals are designed to purify water from biologically active contaminants. These products contain a strong oxidizing agent. Let's take a look at the most popular tools.

• Chlorine-containing products - dichloroethane, gaseous chlorine, bleach, sometimes even whiteness. Chlorine tablets are very popular among pool owners. Such funds effectively fight microorganisms, but at the same time have a pungent chemical odor. However, due to the large area of ​​the pool, it erodes rather quickly.

• Bromine products - most often dibromoethane is used. This drug has a powerful antiseptic effect, but it does not have an unpleasant odor.

• Disinfection with active oxygen is more popular.... The essence of such purification is reduced to the activation of oxidative reactions, but not with the participation of halogens, but with the help of ozone and OH-radicals. The undoubted advantage of this treatment is the absence of allergic reactions. Such processing is not cheap, the price of a kit can go up to 5,000 rubles.

• Pool owners, especially deep ones, often face the problem of large organic molecules - they promote increased growth of dirt and create an ideal environment for the growth of fungi and algae.To combat them, coagulants are used - when added to a liquid, their active particles envelop organic compounds, form a flocculent sediment and fall to the bottom, from where it can be easily removed by any mechanical means.

• For deep and long pools, electrophysical water treatment methods can be recommended. The price of the equipment is high, but at the same time the high quality of the water is guaranteed. Cleaning can be done using ozonation, ionization or ultraviolet radiation. This treatment disinfects water, destroys bacteria and neutralizes heavy metals.

It is not difficult to maintain the structure itself; it is enough to check the stability and integrity of the racks, fabrics around the entire perimeter and power elements once every 5-7 days.

The built-in dirt filter should be regularly cleaned of sand and dirt.

After use, the pool must be closed with a plastic awning - this should be done at any time, since even a light wind can bring up to 300-400 g of dust into the water, not to mention flying insects and bird excrement.

In the event of a puncture or cut in the pool, it is necessary to seal the damaged area with a double-sided patch - You can buy a repair kit at any hardware store.

An overview of a deep frame pool for a summer residence is presented below.